2013 notes: At the outset of the season, the Jets looked set to soldier on in their first year without Darrelle Revis. The team had drafted Dee Milliner to slide into the CB2 spot while Antonio Cromartie took the familiar top corner spot he was used to from 2012 and filled to great effect. Unfortunately, Cromartie was injured during the season and played most of the season with a bad hip and it showed. His trademark speed wasn't there and he couldn't run deep with receivers. The Jets added Ed Reed mid-way through the season and even switched at time to Cover-Two defense at times; a telltale to the Jets secondary playing on their heels. Dee Milliner struggled for much of the season, but as the season wore on the fundamentals looked better. First, he was in the right place, swiveling his head. The he was swiveling his head in the right place and contesting passes. This led to Milliner putting up ten passes defensed in the last two weeks of the season and ending the season with 17, the most for any Jet since Darrelle Revis (21) in 2011.

Behind Cro & Dee, Kyle Wilson finally looked at home in the slot and played as such. Wilson ranked as the top slot corner in 2013 according to Pro Football Focus. Darrin Walls saw about a quarter of the team's defensive snaps, working as an extra defensive back or in outright replacement of Milliner looking rough but passable in his time on the field. The Jets seemed to bury Ellis Lankster (in favor of Isaiah Trufant) and emphasize Lankster's role on a struggling special teams group. Strange considering the corners troubles last year -- this might speak to longer term issues.

While this was taking place, the Jets did a good job last year of building depth for training camp by acquiring Ras-I Dowling for their practice squad.

As for the safeties, Dawan Landry held the group together all season long as a starter and ended with the third most tackles on the team; speaking to his use more in run support. Landry wasn't great against the pass, but on the whole he still fared better than Antonio Allen. Allen has athleticism, range, vision and speed but he has work to do in coverage despite his game-changing pick-six of Tom Brady.

Allen's growth as a coverage player was suspended though once he was moved to the bench when the Jets brought in Ed Reed to help stabilize the coverage deficient safety position. Reed rounded into form by the end of the season, but some very visible mixups in coverage seemed to make his return unlikely.

Jaiquawn Jarrett seems to have found a role with the Jets as a backup and played solid football without major concerns about his needed to see extra time in emergency work. Josh Bush also played fine in the small numbers of snaps he saw scattered across the season.

Overall outlook: There's no doubt in my mind that there's a lot of questions in the minds of many when it comes to this group, but the additions were positive, granted not to the same degree had they landed one of the top defensive backs in free agency. Even so, Calvin Pryor's athleticism, versatility and physicality make him a lock as one of Ryan's safeties who the team can feel confident in deploying in man-coverage roles when required. Allen seems a rangy and versatile complement to Pryor, though Allen still needs to refine his pass coverage before the team feels confident in mixing and matching safeties.

At corner, the group from 1-8 looks to be one of the deepest in recent memory, though I get the concerns around the projected starters. Dee Milliner has had trouble staying on the field due to health and play in 2013, but his December was so strong it's hard to shake those images. Dimitri Patterson wasn't a high profile free agent, but he fits the mold of corner for which Rex typically looks.

Wilson shone as a slot corner in 2013 and we look for more of the same. Darrin Walls graded out well in 2013 and we expect him to be a competent backup who can play the against the boundary in a pinch. Ellis Lankster might settle into a role as a core special teamer only, or he might get a shot at beating a stout group of corners for time in sub-packages. Ras-I Dowling has had a stellar spring, but he's demonstrated durability concerns dating back to high school so it comes down to his ability to stay healthy and look just as good when the pads come on.

The Jets drafting of Dexter McDougle is a huge open switch; the team went out of their way to take McDougle rounds ahead of where he might have otherwise gone on the basis of his junior tape because of an injury during his senior season. It is an indication of just how highly the Jets think of McDougle. Expectations could be high for McDougle from early on.

Camp competition: Dee Milliner and Calvin Pryor's jobs are the only two sure things in this entire group, the rest will be up for grabs from among a diverse and talented group of corners and safeties. This means that the Jets will have the luxury to let the best players play through their competition mantra during training camp and preseason. Patterson is the presumptive starter across from Milliner, but if another player clearly states their case the Jets will have no reason to refuse. The same holds true for the rest of the corners down the line. At safety while Allen is the presumptive starter, Landry could fill the clean-up run support role easily with the tradeoff of less versatility in range. Meanwhile Jaiquawn Jarrett, Rontez Miles and Josh Bush will fight for what might be the last safety spot.

FNNY presented by Jeep: Common for NFL players to not remember games?

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The FNNY panel touches on the report that Brandon Marshall told the Daily News he doesn't remember scoring three touchdowns in a 2014 game.

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GEICO SportsNite: Jets place Nick Mangold on season-ending IR

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Willie Colon comments on Nick Mangold's career after the Jets placed him on injured reserve.

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Wilkerson says 'tighter coverage' would have led to more sacks

Dec 8 | 7:30PM

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New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) celebrates a sack with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) (Peter Morgan/AP)

Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson responded "maybe a little tighter coverage and we get those sacks" when asked why New York was held to one sack in their 41-10 loss to the Colts Monday.

GEICO SportsNite: Todd Bowles talks about his QB decision

Dec 8 | 12:51AM

Jets head coach Todd Bowles explains his decision to have Bryce Petty start the remainder of the Jets' games this season.

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Petty grateful for opportunity with Jets

Dec 7 | 9:24PM

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Dec 5, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) looks to pass the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Colts defeated the Jets 41-10. (Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports)

Jets quarterback Bryce Petty said that despite the Jets' poor situation in the standings, he is excited for the opportunity to take the helm at quarterback.

Petty came in during Monday night's loss against the Colts and will officially supplant Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday against the 49ers.

Fitzpatrick to serve as backup QB behind Petty

Dec 6 | 4:55PM

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will serve as New York's backup quarterback for the remainder of the season, while rookie QB Christian Hackenberg will not play unless starting QB Bryce Petty suffers an injury, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters on Tuesday.

Bowles named Petty the starting quarterback following Monday night's embarrassing 41-10 loss to the Colts, relegating Fitzpatrick to the backup role.

When asked if the rookie quarterback would see any playing time this season, Bowles was quick to say only an injury would lead to Hackenberg taking the field.

TJB Post Game Podcast: Bryce Petty and the Heartbreakers

Dec 6 | 3:59PM

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The Jets are free fallin, while Corey Griffin and Brian Bassett have their green hearts broken and are at a loss for answers. But they do find your voicemails…and talk about Bryce Petty, Todd Bowles, an uncertain future, and a nifty play by the pylon.

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Jets waive C.J. Spiller and Jeremy Ross

Dec 6 | 3:10PM

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New York Jets receiver Jeremy Ross (10) returns a kick-off against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. (Charles LeClaire)

New York also announced the signing of WR Darius Jennings to the practice squad, who will take the place of WR Mario Alford, who has been released.

Spiller signed with the Jets on Nov. 2 after playing two games for Seattle. Spiller appeared in four games with the Jets, returning five kickoffs for an average of 19.1 yards per return, along with recording three rushes and one reception on offense.

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BGA: Insight and analysis from Week 13

By Bent | Dec 6 | 12:15PM

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The Jets were crushed by the Colts, 41-10, on Monday night at MetLife Stadium as they fell to 3-9 on the season. Bryce Petty replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick during the game and will be the starter for the remainder of the season. Here's insight and analysis regarding the Jets' awful Monday night performance...

Quarterbacks

Ryan Fitzpatrick's performance speaks for itself. He only completed one pass beyond the first down marker, had a completion percentage below 50 percent, and punctuated his performance with an interception on the kind of forced throw he's been unable to get away with all season.

Bowles names Petty starting quarterback for remainder of season

Dec 6 | 12:08AM

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles named Bryce Petty the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, barring injury, after he replaced Ryan Fitzpatrick midway through Monday's 41-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

Bowles said he planned to name Petty the team's starting quarterback for the rest of the year regardless of what happened Monday, adding that Fitzpatrick's ineffectiveness -- 5-for-12, 81 yards, no touchdowns and one interception -- in the loss to the Colts did not factor into the decision.

Petty completed 11 of 25 passes for 135 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions as he replaced Fitzpatrick for the second half, entering a 31-3 game.

Dec 5 | 11:46PM

Andrew Luck was nearly perfect in his return from a concussion, throwing for four touchdowns, three to Dwayne Allen, in the Indianapolis Colts' 41-10 romp Monday night past the inept New York Jets.

Not that Luck had to work very hard against the hosts, who were booed by a much-less-than-filled MetLife Stadium almost from the outset.

Luck missed last week's loss to Pittsburgh, cleared the NFL's concussion protocol on the weekend, and came back in style with a prime-time performance. He lifted Indianapolis (6-6) into a tie for the lead in the AFC South with Tennessee and Houston.

A witness said an argument took place between McKnight and the shooter before the shooter opened fire multiple times.

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What did you think about the Jets' game?

Dec 5 | 11:15PM

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New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles benched starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in favor of backup Bryce Petty for the second half of Monday's game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium.

Fitzpatrick completed 5 of 12 passes for 81 yards with an interception and a 30.2 passer rating as the Jets trailed 24-3 at halftime.

Petty is making his first game appearance since Week 10, a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in which he went 19-for-32 with 163 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Jets honor Joe McKnight with pregame moment of silence

Dec 6 | 7:16AM

New York Jets running back Joe McKnight walks back to the locker room following practice at SUNY Cortland. (Rich Barnes-US PRESSWIRE)

The New York Jets have held a moment of silence before their game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium to honor former running back Joe McKnight, killed last Thursday in Louisiana.

Authorities said McKnight, 28, was shot during a road rage incident that was possibly sparked by a driver cutting off another on a nearby bridge in Terrytown, across the Mississippi River from New Orleans. The shooter was identified by police as Ronald Gasser, 54, and he was released overnight, drawing criticism.

McKnight was rated the nation's No. 1 running back recruit when he came out of Louisiana in 2006 and signed with the University of Southern California. He was a fourth-round draft pick of the Jets in 2010 and played three seasons for New York. He spent a season with Kansas City, and most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

Petty started against the Rams in Week 10 when Ryan Fitzpatrick was out with an injury, and completed 19 of 32 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. It was the first, and so far the only, start of his career.

While some have questioned why Todd Bowles has not given the young quarterback more opportunities to prove himself, many believe it is because Petty has simply not shown enough during practice to earn the starting job.

During the season, Bent's Game Analysis charts games for some of the New York Jets' upcoming opponents, enabling a breakdown of what to watch out for on game day…

This week's Monday Night Football will see the Jets hosting the 5-6 Indianapolis Colts. Despite having endured a disappointing year so far, the Colts were just one game out of first place in the AFC South entering this weekend. The Colts have lost three of their last four games, albeit to three potential playoff teams in Green Bay, Kansas City and Pittsburgh. The teams met early last year with the Jets defeating the Colts 20-7, again on Monday Night Football, in one of the best performances of the Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan era.

TheJetsBlog Podcast: Are the Jets Better Off Today?

Dec 4 | 11:54AM

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Brian Bassett welcomes Brian Costello of the New York Post to the podcast, and they take a deep dive into the question of whether or not the Jets are better off today than the day when Woody Johnson flipped the switch from the John Idzik/Rex Ryan regime, to the current Mike Maccagnan/Todd Bowles duo. Later, SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano joins the show to talk about his Thursday conversation with Darrelle Revis at Florham Park, and to share his thoughts on Revis' future with the Jets.

Jets future up in the air for Revis, who wants to play in 2017

Darrelle Revis has made it pretty clear that he intends to play in 2017, telling SNY "I still have a lot of football to play." He even thinks he can still play football at a high level.

But at what position? And for whom? Neither of those answers are clear just yet. And though it's certainly possible that the Jets will simply part ways with the greatest cornerback they've ever had, a team source insisted not to rule Revis out of the Jets' 2017 plans just yet.

TJB Roundtable: Looking on the bright side

Maybe it is just me, but it seems like the Faustian bargain made by Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Jets on the eve of training camp signaled the end. Since then the trajectory of this team has been steadily downward: horrifying play at QB, the season-ending injury to Eric Decker, the immolation of Darrelle Revis as "player who gives a damn" … it has been rough. Hell, even Muhammad Wilkerson's reputation looks to be streaking down the Alpine Slide at Action Park!

But since we're Jets fans, we are notorious gluttons for punishment. So rather than dwell on all the bad stuff … what causes for hope do you have from what you've seen this season, Bent?

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Gailey tries to evaluate Petty, Hackenberg despite lack of game time

Dec 2 | 8:06AM

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New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty throws the ball during warmups before a game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. (Scott Galvin/USA Today Sports Images)

New York Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey said young quarterbacks Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg need to get all the reps they can get to continue to develop.

Though the Jets have decided to turn back to Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback for the foreseeable future, Gailey said Petty "needs all of the work he can get," according to NJ.com's Connor Hughes.

"It helps to play in games. ... The probability in games, you've got a lot better idea of what's going to happen," Gailey said. "In practice, you only have about a 75 percent probability of how they're going to be, how they're to play, and how they're going to progress."

Petty has started just one game -- a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10 -- this season before head coach Todd Bowles opted to make Fitzpatrick, who led New York to 10 wins last season, the starter again.

Revis weighs in on retirement, possible move to safety, and more

Ralph Vacchiano reports from the Jets facility on the Darrelle Revis rumors of him possibly retiring after the 2016 season.

Darrelle Revis, the embattled Jets cornerback, insists that he has given no thought to retirement despite his age and his struggles this season, and that his love for the game of football is as strong as ever. In fact, in an interview with SNY.tv on Thursday, he said any questions about how much he still wants to play are "really bizarre."

That was the 31-year-old Revis' response to the latest round of criticism in what has become a miserable season for the future Hall of Famer. He has struggled on the field in a season he admits is "definitely not" up to his personal standards, and the shots he's taken in the media have been relentless at times.

The latest came in a report in the New York Daily News on Wednesday that quoted a "confidant" of the cornerback saying "If he had his way he'd be done right now. He doesn't want to play anymore."

WR Brandon Marshall wants to finish his career with the Jets, the wide receiver told reporters on Monday.

"Obviously (I have) no plans on retiring, no plans on switching teams," Marshall said. "Would love to stay here and retire as a Jet."

The Jets acquired Marshall and a seventh round draft pick from the Bears for a fifth round pick prior to the 2015 NFL Draft. In his first season with New York, Marshall caught 109 passes for 1,502 yards and 14 touchdowns.

"You never know in this business," Marshall admitted about the chances he will be back in New York next season.

TJB Post Game Podcast: Put Down By The Pats

Nov 28 | 5:30PM

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Corey Griffin and Brian Bassett deal with another inevitable loss to the Patriots, and the inevitable calls for the heads of Todd Bowles, Darrelle Revis, and Muhammad Wilkerson. They sift through another week of your voice mails, as the Jets sort through what's left of their season.